Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide
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Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide is a 6-hour experience in Fez, Morocco, from $251 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 47 / 100
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- Duration
- 6 hours
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- $251 per person
Make the most of your time in a UNESCO World Heritage city on this private walking tour of Fez led by an art historian guide. In addition to navigating while you take in the scenery, your guide offers background and stories often unheard by visitors about the city’s top cultural and architectural landmarks. Highlights include artisan shops, fountains, gardens, the Batha Museum, Jewish Quarter, and the gates of the Royal Palace. Private tour ensures a personal experience Visit top landmarks with an art historian guide Hear facts and anecdotes often missed by visitors Convenient pickup from local accommodations
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About this experience
Make the most of your time in a UNESCO World Heritage city on this private walking tour of Fez led by an art historian guide. In addition to navigating while you take in the scenery, your guide offers background and stories often unheard by visitors about the city’s top cultural and architectural landmarks. Highlights include artisan shops, fountains, gardens, the Batha Museum, Jewish Quarter, and the gates of the Royal Palace. Private tour ensures a personal experience Visit top landmarks with an art historian guide Hear facts and anecdotes often missed by visitors Convenient pickup from local accommodations
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Fully Narrated Tour
- Bottle water / Short stop for a mint tea at Traditional Riad
- Professional tour guide/ Local Expert
- A bespoke Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
What you'll see and do
Begin at the Merenid Tombs of Fès.
Admission not included
Musee des armes
Next, stop at the Musée des Armes, a fortress that once protected Fès. Today it is possible to see a display of 8,000 pieces of artillery from Makina, the arsenal built by Moulay Hassan I. Enter the Fès el- Bali through the symmetrical horse shoe arches at Bab Boujeloud (The Blue Gate). Fès -el Bali, best characterized as a sea of rooftops embellished with minarets and domes, is too narrow for cars. Aside from walking, donkeys and mules are still the best way to travel within the cities old walls.
Admission included
Upon entering Rue Talaa Kebira, the main street in the medina, you will see lines of shops covered by canopies. Make your way to the Karaouiyine Mosque. Located in the Karaouiyine quarter, the Mosque is one of the oldest in the world and functioned as the first university in Morocco.
Admission not included
Dar al-Magana
After your visit, continue along the streets which will lead you to some of Fes’ most important buildings including Dar el- Magana, a fourteenth century water clock and Zaouia el Tijaniya, containing the tomb of Ahmed el Tijani, who spread his infamous doctrine Tariqq el- Tijaniya (The Way) throughout Morocco.
Admission not included
Medina of Fez
We will also stop to visit the Ech Cherabliyine Mosque (Mosque of the Slipper makers) then browse the souks selling henna, slippers, caftans, silks, jewelry and spices.
Admission included
Next onto the UNESCO recognized site, Fondouk el- Najjarine. Within the foundouk’s three floors is the Musée de Bois, which displays carved doors from the Bou Inania Medersa.
Admission not included
Medina of Fez
Stop for lunch within the medina at one of the fine Moroccan palace-restaurants ( On your request your guide can suggest some of the best restaurants in the town for lunch). After lunch we will visit the Musée Dar el- Batha to view the great collection of pottery, leather-work, wood, books and manuscripts from the nineteenth century.
Admission not included
Bab Ftouh
Next, enter Bab el Ftouh, the “Gateway of the Aperture” to explore the Andalusian quarter, a residential part of the medina laced with monuments. Our last part of the tour will take you into the Fès el Jedid, a kasbah which functioned as Morocco’s administrative center until 1912. Explore the royal palace and many interesting quarters including the Moulay Abdalllah Quarter, the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) and a little farther down south lies Ville Nouvelle (The New Quarter).
Admission included
Bou Inania Medersa
Within the medina, we will the following historical sites: Medersa Bou Inania: An (Islamic school) founded by Abu Inan Faris that is highly decorated from floor to ceiling. The medersa is one of the few religious places in Morocco that is accessible to non-Islamic tourists.
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Kairaouine Mosque
Kairaouine Mosque: Morocco’s second largest mosque was built by Fatima in 857. The Kairaouine Mosque became the home of the West's first university and the world's foremost center of learning at the beginning of the second millennium.
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University of Al-Karaouine: Founded in 859, this university is one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world and is considered the oldest continuously operating institution of higher learning in the world.
Admission not included
Medina of Fez
Medersa el Attarin: A (Koranic school) that was named for local spice merchants known as attar. Founded by Sultan Abou Saïd in the 14th century as a students' dormitory, it is attached to the Kairaouine Mosque.
Admission not included
Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
Zaouia Moulay Idriss II: A zaouia (shrine) dedicated to and the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and founded the city of Fès for the second time in 810. Dar Batha: A Hispano-Moorish palace dating from the end of the 19th century that houses admirable collections of traditional art from Fès.
Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- CHRIF TRANS & TRAVEL
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fez.
How much does Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide cost?
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Prices start at $251 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fez usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fez is not rushed.
Is Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Fez, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fez can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fez and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fez within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fez?
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On Outty we rank every Fez experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Fes to Marrakech desert tour 3 days, Fes to Marrakech: Merzouga & Ait Ben Haddou, 3 Days 2 Nights, 2Days groupe Tour Fes To Fes Or Marrakech Via Sahara Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fez?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fez?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide?
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Included: Private transportation; Fully Narrated Tour; Bottle water / Short stop for a mint tea at Traditional Riad; Professional tour guide/ Local Expert; and A bespoke Tour. Not included: Gratuities; and Food and drink. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 120 listed pickup locations in and around Fez. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Tour: Customize your Perfect Day in Fez With a Local Expert Guide if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Fez. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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